Lesser Known Destinations International

Namaqualand, Namibia

Journey to Namaqualand, an arid region in Namibia and South Africa that stretches over some 600 miles. Every spring, the barren area suddenly fills with orange and white daisies, creating one of the most surreal landscapes in the world.

Huacachina, Peru

Built right in the middle of the southwestern desert of Peru, this little village is an oasis in the middle of nowhere. Tourists often travel here to enjoy sand boarding and dune buggy rides across the endless sand dunes that surround the town.

Svalbard Norway

Marvel at the glaciers of Svalbard, an archipelago between Norway and the North Pole. Its whaling and fishing villages have become major tourist destinations for foreigners to see polar bears, reindeer, and marine mammals.

Santa Maria DellIsola, Italy

This monastery looks out over some truly breathtaking views of the surrounding beach town.

Tinago Falls, Philippines

You must make the journey down 500 steps in order to reach this waterfall located in the city of IIigan. At the bottom and tucked behind the waterfalls awaits a cave you can venture through.

Marieta Islands, Mexico

You have to get a permit in order to explore this incredible location in Mexico, although the sights are well worth it. Everything from dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays, and sea turtles call this gorgeous patch of land home.

Lake Natron, Tanzania

It looks like a rug, but really this lake has a high evaporation rate paired with high alkalinity, which forms a crusty surface over the top. It is shades of red and pink because of the salt feeding organisms that call this unique location home.

Montreal Botanical Garden, Canada

If you love wildlife, nature, and the outdoors you will love this outdoor botanical garden.

Ischia Island, Italy

Looking for a trip to the most awesome spa ever? Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, this volcanic island has a lot to offer including thermal spas, volcanic mud, and hot springs.

Pink Lake in Australia

This pink lake is one of the many salt lakes located in Western Australia. The vivid shade of pink comes from the alga that grows in the water.